Jack Kit For Cars

History:

The most imminent operational hazard of running a car is a flat tyre and the most sought after device at times of this road side distress is a jack. It is a mechanical device which is used for lifting heavy vehicles with ease which can be either be manual or electrical. The name jack came into existence in the 16^th century when the terms john and jack were used interchangeably for men belonging to the low status. It is considered to be a poor man’s basic machine.

Types:

Jacks can be various types. A Jackscrew is operated through manual force whereas the Car Scissor jacks are operated electrically. It has a comparatively smaller size and can be tucked into the truck of a car easily. This is most commonly used by car owners. The hydraulic jack are generally used for lifting heavy weight vehicles and are garage items. It works using pressurised liquid and oil. The floor jack works on castors and wheels and has high ground clearance for working easily underneath the vehicle. The Bottle or Whiskey jack can withstand about 50 tons and has wide commercial usage.

The make and purpose of use depends on its functionality. Jacks are made with either cast iron or steel for heavy vehicles and aluminum or light steel for smaller vehicles. The height of a jack can be either fixed or adjustable.

Uses:               

Jacks along with other items in the repairing kit like jumper cables, jack stand, time pressure gauge, duct tapes, tire iron, spare tire, car’s manual and car repair manual are essential for storing in the car’s trunk. Jacks are generally portable and storable with very little space requirement. It is used chiefly used for the following:

Work during maintenance:As discussed earlier, maintenance is a vital part which comes along with purchasing and owning a car. Proper maintenance ensure longevity of the vehicle and also save extra expenditures later. Mechanic all over the world use jacks for lifting the car from the ground to inspect the internal parts of the cars and execute upgradation.

Repairing:Jacks are used the same way for repairing the internal parts of the car or vehicle. It holds up the vehicle to a certain level which ensures comfortable mobility for repairing the damage.

Flat Tire: Jacks are more commonly and frequently used for tire changing. It is the first essential and compulsory device used to execute a tire change and is found with every mechanic and car owner.

Maintenance:

Since jacks are a vital part in repairing and maintenance of vehicles, it should be carefully stored and inspected on a regular basis for its proper functioning. Cleaning and scheduled bleeding needs to be done along with oiling and dusting. For safety purpose, the user manual should be read and kept handy all time. Care should be taken during installation and should always be on hard ground along with a jack stand with wheels being blocked with either stones or any other heavy material to avoid fatal accidents.